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A Self Defense Course teaches you Life and Business skills too

Learning self defense techniques teaches us many things.  It develops us in our character and confidence, and how we carry ourselves in the world.  The inner strength that comes from being able to defend ourselves, is also one that we can have access to at work and in our home lives, and not just on the street. Here are 6 key aspects of yourself that you will develop in our 8 week Self Defense Course: How to actually defend ourselves… Read More »A Self Defense Course teaches you Life and Business skills too

Self Defense Skills are like a form of Insurance.

We live in a world of risk. Everyday we face the risks involved with crossing the street, driving a motor vehicle, taking public transport. Some of us face risks in our jobs, be it physical risk of injury from manual labour, or litigation risks when constructing deals, or financial risks of the performance on a job. Depending on the environments you live and work in, you might also face the risk of being robbed, mugged or sexually harassed in some… Read More »Self Defense Skills are like a form of Insurance.

For Beginners in Tai Chi: Tips from a Life Coach

Written by Telana Simpson Tai Chi is an integral part of my life- but it hasn’t always been that way.  I had to make it part of my lifestyle.  From developing that routine and tweaking my attitude to how I practice this martial art, I have come to experience not only it’s benefits in health and chi, but also in a sense of balance in my life. I am also a Courage Coach, and feel privileged to share time with… Read More »For Beginners in Tai Chi: Tips from a Life Coach

Why karate benefits women

Women who are looking for a form of exercise or a lifestyle hobby that has many benefits to offer, need look no further than Karate. People usually associate hard core training and hitting or punching bags with a male dominated environment. Gone are those days. Karate is unisex in that the best ways to kick or punch have no bearing on if the student is male or female.  A push up is a push up, and students are taught the… Read More »Why karate benefits women

8 Week Self Defense Course for Women

Next 8 Week Course starts: 10 June 2019 Learn the most important techniques to defend yourself against threat and escape an attacker. This course will focus on repeated drills to make these techniques second nature, so your instincts just kick-in when you most need them, keeping you safe. Leo Ming will be hosting another of his self defense courses – this time for women only, commencing in June.  Lessons will be for one hour, once per week, for 8 consecutive weeks.… Read More »8 Week Self Defense Course for Women

Why attend an 8 week self defense course?

We asked one of Sifu Leo’s tai chi students, about why she wants to do a self defense course with Leo, and the reasoning behind asking for an 8 week course. Here are her answers: Q: Why have you asked Sifu Leo to offer this type of Self Defense course? A: Unfortunately, I too have experienced crime and unwanted attention from men (#metoo).  Recently I got to a point where I said enough! and then spoke with Leo. Enough because I… Read More »Why attend an 8 week self defense course?

The Straight Punch in Karate

  Karate is based on the straight punch.   Understanding the physics behind how this punch works and the method of this punch, will bring the next level of depth to your karate practice.   Principles to improve your punch Straight The shortest distance between 2 points is the straight line. We use this understanding in Karate to get the maximum speed in a punch.  We aim to punch straight. Corkscrew Along with this, Karate uses the corkscrew method in the… Read More »The Straight Punch in Karate

Tai Chi Teacher in Joburg

Get to know your Sifu Did you know that your Sifu, Leo Ming, first started learning tai chi when he was six years old? CHiNA PLUS interviewed Sifu about his thoughts on the value of a practice like tai chi in our fast paced, technologically connected world, and some students share their views on tai chi too.   To get to know your Sifu, Leo Low Ming, and to learn more about his Tai Chi Classes in Parkview, Johannesburg, contact him on 0833780468. Other blogs in… Read More »Tai Chi Teacher in Joburg

Technique vs Strength for Self-defense in Karate

Jesse Enkamp is quoted as saying: “Comparing two equally technical fighters, my money is on the stronger one. Comparing two equally strong opponents, my money is on the more technical one.” This brings up the different role’s ‘technique’ and ‘strength’ or power play in karate.  And it also leads us to question what we mean by strength. “Strength is for me more internal,” explains Sensei Leo Ming. “Physical strength is applicable in Karate and self-defence, but the downside is one… Read More »Technique vs Strength for Self-defense in Karate

Ethics in karate

Ethics in Karate

Patience; discipline; respect; control; effort; etiquette.  These are some of the qualities student learn in our taiji or karate classes. Part of the foundation of martial arts, is developing a high degree of ethics.  This is emphasised in kobujutsu karate training, due to the nature of the physical skills that karate teaches us. Charles C. Goodin explains how integral ethics is in martial arts, by looking at a significant karate hand gesture: “A clenched fist represents the destructive potential of… Read More »Ethics in Karate